Consensus-based recommendations for diagnosis and surgical management of cranioplasty and post-traumatic hydrocephalus from a European panel

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Introduction: Planning cranioplasty (CPL) in patients with suspected or proven post-traumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) poses a significant management challenge due to a lack of clear guidance.

Research question: This project aims to create a European document to improve adherence and adapt to local protocols based on available resources and national health systems.

Methods: After a thorough non-systematic review, a steering committee (SC) formed a European expert panel (EP) for a two-round questionnaire using the Delphi method. The questionnaire employed a 9-point Likert scale to assess the appropriateness of statements inherent to two sections: "Diagnostic criteria for PTH" and "Surgical strategies for PTH and cranial reconstruction.".

Results: The panel reached a consensus on 29 statements. In the "Diagnostic criteria for PTH" section, five statements were deemed "appropriate" (consensus 74.2-90.3 %), two were labeled "inappropriate," and seven were marked as "uncertain."In the "Surgical strategies for PTH and cranial reconstruction" section, four statements were considered "appropriate" (consensus 74.2-90.4 %), six were "inappropriate," and five were "uncertain.".

Discussion and conclusion: Planning a cranioplasty alongside hydrocephalus remains a significant challenge in neurosurgery. Our consensus conference suggests that, in patients with cranial decompression and suspected hydrocephalus, the most suitable diagnostic approach involves a combination of evolving clinical conditions and neuroradiological imaging. The recommended management sequence prioritizes cranial reconstruction, with the option of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt when needed, preferably with a programmable valve. We strongly recommend to adopt local protocols based on expert consensus, such as this, to guide patient care.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:4

Enthalten in:

Brain & spine - 4(2024) vom: 09., Seite 102761

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Iaccarino, Corrado [VerfasserIn]
Chibbaro, Salvatore [VerfasserIn]
Sauvigny, Thomas [VerfasserIn]
Timofeev, Ivan [VerfasserIn]
Zaed, Ismail [VerfasserIn]
Franchetti, Silvio [VerfasserIn]
Mee, Harry [VerfasserIn]
Belli, Antonio [VerfasserIn]
Buki, Andras [VerfasserIn]
De Bonis, Pasquale [VerfasserIn]
Demetriades, Andreas K [VerfasserIn]
Depreitere, Bart [VerfasserIn]
Fountas, Kostantinos [VerfasserIn]
Ganau, Mario [VerfasserIn]
Germanò, Antonino [VerfasserIn]
Hutchinson, Peter [VerfasserIn]
Kolias, Angelos [VerfasserIn]
Lindner, Dirk [VerfasserIn]
Lippa, Laura [VerfasserIn]
Marklund, Niklas [VerfasserIn]
McMahon, Catherine [VerfasserIn]
Mielke, Dorothee [VerfasserIn]
Nasi, Davide [VerfasserIn]
Peul, Wilco [VerfasserIn]
Poca, Maria Antonia [VerfasserIn]
Pompucci, Angelo [VerfasserIn]
Posti, Jussi P [VerfasserIn]
Serban, Nicoleta-Larisa [VerfasserIn]
Splavski, Bruno [VerfasserIn]
Florian, Ioan Stefan [VerfasserIn]
Tasiou, Anastasia [VerfasserIn]
Zona, Gianluigi [VerfasserIn]
Servadei, Franco [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Cranioplasty
Diagnosis
Journal Article
Post-traumatic hydrocephalus
Surgical strategy

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Date Revised 22.03.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.bas.2024.102761

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370002245